Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
Katy Perry 'Rude' Streak Continues On American Idol With Controversial Reaction To This Performance!
perezhilton.comKaty Perry is in hot water again this American Idol season! As you know, the hit singing competition has been making extra waves this season — particularly with the Firework songstress getting into what seems like controversy after controversy.
Things don’t seem to be slowing down, either! This week’s episode, which premiered on Sunday, dropped a bombshell when standout contestant Elijah McCormick was eliminated from the contest.
He won the judges over very early on with his incredible singing voice and the fact he flatlined nine times and miraculously survived.
A true comeback story… Related: Contestant Apologizes To Katy After Being Told To Show More ‘Grace’ Needless to say, it came as a huge shock to Katy, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan that America voted to send him home.
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